Members of The PBS Charlotte Impact Circle play a vital role in sustaining PBS Charlotte as a thriving public media service for our community. Investments made to The PBS Charlotte Impact Circle are unrestricted annual operating donations that enable our station to continue to expand on our core mission to educate, inspire, and entertain all viewers who call our area home.

As a member of The PBS Charlotte Impact Circle, you will enjoy the benefits of a PBS Charlotte Member, including the weekly e-mail newsletter and access to PBS Charlotte Passport, plus the following exclusive privileges:

Contact WTVI General Manager Amy Burkett at 704.330.5940 or Amy.Burkett@cpcc.edu for more information about The PBS Charlotte Impact Circle and other giving opportunities.

Exclusive Events: Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of culture enthusiasts and enjoy exclusive perks. Connect with like-minded individuals and receive invitations to quarterly events featuring local authors and explore our region's rich history through Charlotte's historical museums.

PBS Books Readers Club Access: Dive into monthly digital-first series delving into the stories behind your favorite books and shows. Includes monthly virtual author interviews and one free e-book of your choice.  

PBS Passport Access: This member benefit allows you to bring over 4,000 hours of your favorite PBS content anywhere, anytime.  

Access to the Cultural Curiosity Club: Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of culture enthusiasts and enjoy exclusive perks. Connect with like-minded curious people. ​​

Recognition as a PBS Charlotte Impact Circle Donor: Your generosity will be acknowledged on our perpetual motion monitor displayed prominently in our station lobby. 

Invitation to the Annual Impact Circle Event: Join us at our exclusive annual event, where we celebrate the impact of our valued donors and share exciting updates on our initiatives. 

Enhanced Recognition: In addition to the benefits enjoyed by Friends, Innovators receive on-air recognition before and after Masterpiece and Local Programming. 

Exclusive Studio Tour: Join fellow Impact Circle members for a group behind the scenes LIVE STUDIO RECORDING of our Emmy Award winning Carolina Impact. Explore all the different roles involved in television production both in front and behind the camera. After the taping you can take a turn reading the teleprompter too.   

• Offered once in the fall and spring each year only to our major donors.

In addition to the Innovators benefits listed above, donors at the Visionaries level also enjoy:

Day Sponsorship: Premium on-air recognition around your choice of programming for an entire day.

In addition to the Visionaries benefits listed above, donors at the Champions level also enjoy:

Week Sponsorship: Premium on-air recognition at the beginning and end of your favorite PBS Charlotte program for a week.

In addition to the Visionaries benefits listed above, donors at the Champions level also enjoy:

Year Sponsorship:Premium on-air recognition at the beginning and end of your favorite PBS Charlotte program for a year.

Contributors at this level are inspirational philanthropists who share their love for public broadcasting. Leadership Investors help provide the enduring, award-winning programs for current and future generations of viewers.

*All recognition opportunities are provided only if granted permission by the donor.